RIYADH—Ikegami has announced the delivery of ten HDK-99 camera systems to Advanced Digital Media Company (ADMC), a major supplier of broadcast quality media production systems and services in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. 

Each system comprises an HDK-99 camera head, FA-97A fiber interface, BSX-100H base station, VFL-P700A viewfinder and OCP-300 operation control unit. They form part of ADMC’s transition from SDR to HDR capability.

ADMC is a Saudi-based company with nearly 40 years of experience serving the telecom, IT and media market sectors. Established in 1986, it builds, operates and offers on lease a wide range of production studio facilities and outside broadcast vehicles.

“We chose Ikegami HDK-99 cameras for their ability to integrate easily into studio-based projects, truck-based outside broadcast production or EFP-style mobile content creation,” commented Ayman Zeibak, general manager of ADMC. “We are confident and happy with the products and support we have received over the years from Ikegami’s Dubai team.”

“This order stems from our long-term relationship with ADMC as well as the industry-proven quality, reliability and versatility of our camera systems,” added Abdul Ghani, general manager, Ikegami Middle East. “The HDK-99 is a docking-style camera for over-the-shoulder, pedestal-mounted and tripod mounted applications. It is built to withstand the rigours of daily studio use and the physical demands imposed by mobile production projects such as stage events and sports coverage. It is also ideally suited to the rental market given its operator-friendly control routines and excellent ergonomic design.” 

Ikegami HDK-99 camera systems form part of Ikegami’s UNICAM HD series. The imaging section comprises three 2.6 megapixel high-performance CMOS image sensors which deliver high picture quality HDR at Full-HD 1920 x 1080 resolution with progressive-scan. HLG mode maintains the high contrast required for HDR and conforms to the ITU-R BT.2100 international standard. Noise is less than -62 dB and sensitivity is a high F12. The sensors natively support 1080i /59.94, 1080i/50, 720p/59.94, 720p/50, 1080p/29.97, 1080p/25 and 1080p/23.98. Also supported by the HDK-99 are 1080p/59.94, 1080p/50, 1080i/119.88, and 1080i/100 3G formats.

A Lens Aberration Correction function minimizes resolution loss and coloured edging caused mainly by optical lens deviation. Quick EZ Focus Assist enhances the viewfinder signal, enabling the camera operator to make critical focus adjustments. Area size, area color, edge color and display time on the viewfinder are all adjustable from the camera menu, Ikegami reported. 

Developed for use with the HDK-99 and other cameras in the UNICAM HD series, the BSX-100H base station provides 3G/HD signal outputs as standard. Optional additions include a plug-in media-over-IP interface module which allows video, audio and metadata to be transported as independent IP multicast streams. The BSX-100H can also process the HD output from the HDK-99 into 4K-UHD for output via 3G-SDI quad-Link. This option is activated by a purchasing a software key.

Ikegami’s OCP-300 control panel supports conventional one-by-one ICCP (Ikegami command) control, and Ethernet based control. It incorporates a 7 inch touchscreen colour LCD with rotary encoders plus a joystick for iris and pedestal control. A control depth feature allows the selection of basic, complete and customized operating access. Control configurations can be stored in a removable SD Memory Card. Options available for the OCP-300 include support for shared operation of up to 100 cameras. PoE+ connectivity eliminates the need for external power supplies. Cable lengths of up to 100 meters (Cat 5e Ethernet) are supported. Ikegami reported.

LAS VEGAS—Ikegami is set to reveal its new HDK-99 3G-Capable (3-CMOS) HDTV Portable Camera at the 2018 NAB Show. As the successor to Ikegami’s HDK-95C, the HDK-99 employs three 2.6 Megapixel high-performance CMOS image sensors for full 1920x1080 HD picture quality, 1000TVL horizontal resolution, SNR of 62dB or more and F11 (59.94Hz) sensitivity.

With its wide dynamic range of over 600 percent, the HDK-99 features an HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) mode that conforms to the ITU-R BT.2100 standard for HDR. HLG can expand the range represented from dark to bright and provide bright pictures with HDR, while achieving rich colors with wide color gamut.

It features native support for a wide range of progressive and interlace formats; a lens aberration correction function that minimizes the loss of resolution and colored edges; and a Quick EZ focus assist that enables operators to make critical focus adjustments. With its docking-style construction, the HDK-99 can be outfitted with several adapters and CCU’s, base stations and control panels.

The HDK-99 also incorporates AXII, Ikegami’s next-generation high-speed digital video processor for HD, 4K, and 8K cameras. AXII performs high-speed processing of super high resolution video signals in multiple formats and frame-rates, with high reliability and low power consumption. The AXII DSP also incorporates a real-time 3D color matrix function for precise color adjustment and 16 axes of the color gamut can be fine-tuned in hue and saturation for live, multi-camera production.

The 2018 NAB Show takes place in Las Vegas, April 9-12. Ikegami will be in booth C7218. For more information, visit www.nabshow.com.

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